Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd
TSX:FFH

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TSX:FFH
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Price: 2 009 CAD 0.3%
Market Cap: 46.7B CAD
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Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd
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Competitors Analysis
Latest Figures & CAGR of Competitors

Company Other Non-Cash Items CAGR 3Y CAGR 5Y CAGR 10Y
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd
TSX:FFH
Other Non-Cash Items
-$4.1B
CAGR 3-Years
-104%
CAGR 5-Years
-48%
CAGR 10-Years
-15%
Trisura Group Ltd
TSX:TSU
Other Non-Cash Items
-CA$30.4m
CAGR 3-Years
N/A
CAGR 5-Years
-60%
CAGR 10-Years
N/A
Intact Financial Corp
TSX:IFC
Other Non-Cash Items
CA$904m
CAGR 3-Years
N/A
CAGR 5-Years
67%
CAGR 10-Years
N/A
Composite Alliance Group Inc
XTSX:CAG
Other Non-Cash Items
CA$528.6k
CAGR 3-Years
N/A
CAGR 5-Years
-31%
CAGR 10-Years
17%
Definity Financial Corp
TSX:DFY
Other Non-Cash Items
N/A
CAGR 3-Years
N/A
CAGR 5-Years
N/A
CAGR 10-Years
N/A
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Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd
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Market Cap
47.8B CAD
Industry
Insurance
Economic Moat
None

In the bustling world of finance, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. emerges as a figure of enduring intrigue and complexity. Founded in 1985 by the savvy businessman Prem Watsa, often likened to Warren Buffett for his investment acumen, Fairfax's journey is one of calculated risks and strategic foresight. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, this formidable conglomerate operates primarily in the realms of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance. The business model of Fairfax is akin to that of Berkshire Hathaway, focusing not only on insurance underwriting but using the float—essentially, other people’s money collected as premiums but not yet paid out in claims—to generate investment returns. Fairfax takes pride in its conservative investment philosophy, with Watsa ensuring a broad diversification of assets combined with a keen eye for undervalued opportunities across various sectors and geographies. Fairfax Financial Holdings generates its revenue through a meticulously orchestrated blend of insurance operations and astute investment activities. The company writes policies, aiming for disciplined underwriting practices that lead to profitable insurance operations. Its insurance subsidiaries, spread across the globe, focus on maintaining low combined ratios, which measure the cost of paying claims and running the insurance business. The profits from underwriting are often enhanced by the returns from its investment portfolio. Watsa’s approach includes significant equity exposure, sometimes contrarian bets that mirror a long-term perspective, seeking out investments in distressed markets or undervalued sectors. This dual engine of insurance and investments allows Fairfax, much like its American counterpart in Omaha, to thrive in varying economic climates, constantly evolving and adapting to ensure a steady trajectory of growth and shareholder value.

FFH Intrinsic Value
1 860.73 CAD
Overvaluation 7%
Intrinsic Value
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What is Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd's Other Non-Cash Items?
Other Non-Cash Items
-4.1B USD

Based on the financial report for Sep 30, 2024, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd's Other Non-Cash Items amounts to -4.1B USD.

What is Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd's Other Non-Cash Items growth rate?
Other Non-Cash Items CAGR 10Y
-15%

Over the last year, the Other Non-Cash Items growth was -24%. The average annual Other Non-Cash Items growth rates for Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd have been -104% over the past three years , -48% over the past five years , and -15% over the past ten years .

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